Old Maps of Aurora Township, South Dakota

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Aurora Township, SD maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Map of Mitchell
    1899 Mitchell
    1899 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota is captured during the era of rapid railroad expansion and prairie settlement. Genealogists can trace the early rail stops at Mt. Vernon and Letcher, or locate old watercourses like Enemy Creek and the James River.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Map of Mitchell, 1973 Print
    1955 Mitchell
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-1950s as the Fort Randall Dam creates Lake Francis Case. You can trace the rail lines of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Mitchell or locate local landmarks like Butler Town Hall.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Map of Mitchell
    1959 Mitchell
    1959 Print · USGS
    South Dakota’s river and rail corridors come alive in the late fifties as the Missouri River valley undergoes dramatic change. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small towns and schools such as Academy, Stickney, and Gregory.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1980 Map of Stickney
    1980 Map of Stickney
    1980 Stickney
    1980 Print · USGS
    Stickney and its surrounding townships are documented here during the early 1980s, showcasing a classic South Dakota agricultural landscape. Family historians can locate several local burial grounds like Silver Ridge Cem and Old St Paul Cem, or trace the course of Enemy creek.

  5. 1980 Map of Corsica Lake
    1980 Map of Corsica Lake
    1980 Corsica Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Douglas County are captured here in the late twentieth century, centered on the waters of Corsica Lake. Local historians can trace early community sites like St John Ch, the Old Ebenezer Cem, and the village of Valley.

  6. 1980 Map of Old Stickney Lake
    1980 Map of Old Stickney Lake
    1980 Old Stickney Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota prairie stretches across the Davison and Aurora county line in the late 1970s. Local history researchers can trace rural community centers like the Townhall and Baker Sch, or locate family sites at Nicolaisen Cem and Metzgerville.

  7. 1980 Map of Corsica, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Corsica, 1981 Print
    1980 Corsica
    1981 Print · USGS
    South Dakota's prairie landscape near Corsica is captured here during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's development through Graceland Cem, the local Townhall, and the extensive National Waterfowl Production Area.

  8. 1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Map of Mitchell
    1986 Mitchell
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mitchell and the surrounding prairie towns are documented in the mid-1980s as the regional rail and agricultural network matured. Genealogists can locate specific sites like the State Training Sch, Aurora Center, and the Cedar Grove Colony.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of Lake Andes
    1986 Map of Lake Andes
    1986 Lake Andes
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Yankton Indian Reservation and the vast Missouri River impoundments define this South Dakota landscape in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace old township lines and the Old Railroad Grade, or locate sites like Fort Randall and the Pleasant Ridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Mitchell, 1991 Print
    1990 Mitchell
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River and the surrounding South Dakota plains are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by water and wire. Genealogists and historians can trace the gridded townships from Mitchell to the Bijou Hills, locating sites like the Platte Colony and Academy.

  11. 2012 Map of Stickney, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Stickney, 2012 Print
    2012 Stickney
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Stickney, Truro Township, and other nearby areas

  12. 2012 Map of Corsica, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Corsica, 2012 Print
    2012 Corsica
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Corsica, Holland Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Old Stickney Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Union Township, Metzgerville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2012 Map of Corsica Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Corsica Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Corsica Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Grandview Township, Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Corsica, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Corsica, 2015 Print
    2015 Corsica
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Corsica, Holland Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Stickney, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Stickney, 2015 Print
    2015 Stickney
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Stickney, Truro Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Corsica Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Corsica Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Corsica Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Grandview Township, Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Old Stickney Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Union Township, Metzgerville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Old Stickney Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Union Township, Metzgerville, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Corsica Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Corsica Lake, 2017 Print
    2017 Corsica Lake
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Grandview Township, Valley Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Stickney, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Stickney, 2017 Print
    2017 Stickney
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Stickney, Truro Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Corsica, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Corsica, 2017 Print
    2017 Corsica
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Aurora Township, including Corsica, Holland Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Old Stickney Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Old Stickney Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    Davison County, South Dakota, is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by its rigid section-line grid. Genealogists can locate family sites near Metzgerville, Zion Lutheran Cem, and Old Stickney Lake.

  24. 2021 Map of Corsica, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Corsica, 2021 Print
    2021 Corsica
    2021 Print · USGS
    Douglas County agriculture and the community of Corsica define this South Dakota landscape in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace local homesteads and family history through the town's street grid, Graceland Cem, and the path of Choteau Cr.

  25. 2021 Map of Corsica Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Corsica Lake, 2021 Print
    2021 Corsica Lake
    2021 Print · USGS
    Douglas County prairie life comes into focus in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by traditional homestead boundaries and rural community hubs. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds like Old Ebenezer Cem and Blooming Valley Cem near the banks of Corsica Lake.

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